LPC, 8 years of experience
Leslie Cunningham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alabama, holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University. With over seven years of experience in the counseling field, Leslie specializes in assisting individuals in overcoming complex life challenges, with a particular focus on substance use, anxiety, and depression. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic support to help individuals navigate their struggles and achieve their ultimate goals.
we’ll focus on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask about your background, current challenges, and goals, and you’ll have the opportunity to share what’s most important to you. Together, we’ll begin to identify patterns, explore your strengths, and discuss approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or couples counseling that may help you make meaningful changes. The first session is also a chance for you to ask questions, learn about the process, and start feeling comfortable with the therapeutic relationship.
its combination of evidence-based methods and a focus on authenticity, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. I use tools like CBT and Motivational Interviewing to help clients gain insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and take actionable steps toward their goals. In couples counseling, I emphasize communication, empathy, and practical strategies for resolving conflict. My clients often notice that sessions are both structured and personalized, giving them clear strategies while honoring their unique experiences. The result is meaningful, lasting change that feels achievable and aligned with their values.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, or families who are ready to engage in self-reflection and take active steps toward growth and change. They may be experiencing challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or patterns that interfere with achieving their personal goals. I work best with clients who value honesty, transparency, and a collaborative approach to therapy, and who are open to using evidence-based strategies like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and structured counseling techniques to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I use CBT to help clients identify and understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I guide them to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and challenge those thoughts with evidence-based strategies.
support clients in exploring their own motivations for change. I focus on listening empathetically, asking open-ended questions, and reflecting what clients share to help them clarify their values and goals.
help partners improve communication, understand each other’s perspectives, and strengthen their connection. I guide couples in identifying patterns that create conflict and teach practical strategies for resolving disagreements constructively.